Screenshot
noun
A picture that shows exactly what is on the screen of a computer, smartphone, or tablet at any given time.
I was having a problem with an app, so tech support asked me to send them a screenshot.
Often appears as...
- take a screenshot
- share a screenshot
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Technical
noun
A picture that shows exactly what is on the screen of a computer, smartphone, or tablet at any given time.
I was having a problem with an app, so tech support asked me to send them a screenshot.
Often appears as...
- take a screenshot
- share a screenshot
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Communication
Often used to share what you see on your screen with others quickly.
Can you take a screenshot of the error message and WhatsApp it to me?
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Evidence
Screenshots serve as proof of what was displayed, like a receipt.
She sent a screenshot to confirm she completed the online course.
Pro Tip 3/3Privacy Caution
Be careful not to capture sensitive information when sharing screenshots.
Blur out personal details before sending that screenshot to the group chat.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Communication
Often used to share what you see on your screen with others quickly.
Can you take a screenshot of the error message and WhatsApp it to me?
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Evidence
Screenshots serve as proof of what was displayed, like a receipt.
She sent a screenshot to confirm she completed the online course.
Pro Tip 3/3Privacy Caution
Be careful not to capture sensitive information when sharing screenshots.
Blur out personal details before sending that screenshot to the group chat.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Communication
Often used to share what you see on your screen with others quickly.
Can you take a screenshot of the error message and WhatsApp it to me?
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Evidence
Screenshots serve as proof of what was displayed, like a receipt.
She sent a screenshot to confirm she completed the online course.
Pro Tip 3/3Privacy Caution
Be careful not to capture sensitive information when sharing screenshots.
Blur out personal details before sending that screenshot to the group chat.
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sometimes things move slowly and they basically said no and we god this is such a good idea and it's gonna raise so much money so we said screw it we'll just start our own company which we did three years ago so that was kind of my first dream was to start this company called feed and and here's a screenshot of our website we did this bag and for Haiti and we launched it just a month after the earthquake to provide school
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The Future of...
for them and then they would vote on the best one and the best one would be aired on the Superbowl and it was a great success this is a screenshot from one of the the winning video and they asked the two young guys who did this these are just amateur filmmakers they asked him how much did it cost you to produce this video and they said twelve dollars and
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Massive-scale online...
called CAPTCHA art I'm sure some of you have heard about it here's here's how it works okay imagine your is in you're using the internet and you see a capture that you think is somewhat peculiar like this capture then what you're supposed to do is you take a screenshot of it then of course you fill out the CAPTCHA because you helped us digitize a book
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Ellen Gustafson: Obesity...
But at the UN, sometimes things move slowly and they basically said no. And we thought, this is such a good idea, it's going to raise so much money. So we said screw it, we'll start our own company, which we did, three years ago. That was my first dream, to start this company called FEED, and here's a screenshot of our website.
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Safari Live - Day 32 PIPE...
heard me but reenacts right infrared light song because she's obviously on the move so she might be looking for something to eat what on earth are you I can see that tiny little bird on the ground I have no idea what that is someone take a screenshot please and share it with me because I'd like to try
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David S. Rose: 10 things...
I want to know the size of the market. Why is this market worth getting at? I want to know your product, that's very important. Now, this is not a product pitch or sales pitch. I don't want to know all the ins and outs, just what the heck is it? If it's a website, show me a screenshot of your website.
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Safari Live - Day 76 PIPE...
don't like and so you just have to keep an eye on that and the more time you spend with these leopards and or a lot humans in your life I also like that one as a screenshot thanks for Ferg's also an amazing photographer not just an amazing cameraman so he's got a nice eye
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Massive-scale online...
like this CAPTCHA. What you're supposed to do is you take a screenshot of it. Then of course, you fill out the CAPTCHA because you help us digitize a book. But first you take a screenshot and then you draw something that is related to it. That's how it works.
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Intuitively visualizing...
region of similarity between the two genomes now using ms be scientists can quickly explore their complete data sets and build an intuition about the information contained therein this is actually a screenshot of the very first data sets
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Empathy Is Not...
And it's cathartic to laugh at them. But I can tell you that it really does not feel good to receive them. At first, I would screenshot their comments and make fun of their typos, but this soon felt elitist and ultimately unhelpful.
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Obesity + Hunger = 1...
sometimes things move slowly and they basically said no and we god this is such a good idea and it's gonna raise so much money so we said screw it we'll just start our own company which we did three years ago so that was kind of my first dream was to start this company called feed and and here's a screenshot of our website we did this bag and for Haiti and we launched it just a month after the earthquake to provide school
Video examples
The Future of...
for them and then they would vote on the best one and the best one would be aired on the Superbowl and it was a great success this is a screenshot from one of the the winning video and they asked the two young guys who did this these are just amateur filmmakers they asked him how much did it cost you to produce this video and they said twelve dollars and
Video examples
Massive-scale online...
called CAPTCHA art I'm sure some of you have heard about it here's here's how it works okay imagine your is in you're using the internet and you see a capture that you think is somewhat peculiar like this capture then what you're supposed to do is you take a screenshot of it then of course you fill out the CAPTCHA because you helped us digitize a book
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Ellen Gustafson: Obesity...
But at the UN, sometimes things move slowly and they basically said no. And we thought, this is such a good idea, it's going to raise so much money. So we said screw it, we'll start our own company, which we did, three years ago. That was my first dream, to start this company called FEED, and here's a screenshot of our website.
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Safari Live - Day 32 PIPE...
heard me but reenacts right infrared light song because she's obviously on the move so she might be looking for something to eat what on earth are you I can see that tiny little bird on the ground I have no idea what that is someone take a screenshot please and share it with me because I'd like to try
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David S. Rose: 10 things...
I want to know the size of the market. Why is this market worth getting at? I want to know your product, that's very important. Now, this is not a product pitch or sales pitch. I don't want to know all the ins and outs, just what the heck is it? If it's a website, show me a screenshot of your website.
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Safari Live - Day 76 PIPE...
don't like and so you just have to keep an eye on that and the more time you spend with these leopards and or a lot humans in your life I also like that one as a screenshot thanks for Ferg's also an amazing photographer not just an amazing cameraman so he's got a nice eye
Video examples
Massive-scale online...
like this CAPTCHA. What you're supposed to do is you take a screenshot of it. Then of course, you fill out the CAPTCHA because you help us digitize a book. But first you take a screenshot and then you draw something that is related to it. That's how it works.
Video examples
Intuitively visualizing...
region of similarity between the two genomes now using ms be scientists can quickly explore their complete data sets and build an intuition about the information contained therein this is actually a screenshot of the very first data sets
Video examples
Empathy Is Not...
And it's cathartic to laugh at them. But I can tell you that it really does not feel good to receive them. At first, I would screenshot their comments and make fun of their typos, but this soon felt elitist and ultimately unhelpful.
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Carly Chaikin
American Actress
I look at so many people's feeds like, 'God, your life is so cool. Like, I want to do that! Why don't I get that?' And I will get envious of someone's life, and we don't think about the fact that it's completely - not fake, but it's one single screenshot of just the good times.
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Ally Brooke
American Musician
I scroll through Instagram and Twitter, and whenever I see something that speaks to me, I take a screenshot to save it for red carpet inspiration. Sometimes, if I see an outfit I like on the street, I'll take a picture, too. References are so important.
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Bryson Tiller
American Musician
The other day, I woke up, and somebody sent me a screenshot, and it was Sylvester Stallone, Rambo himself. Tweeting my song. 'Rambo.' And I went absolutely nuts in my hotel. Like, I was jumping on the bed screaming.
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Sabrina Carpenter
American Musician
If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all. And if you do have to say it, make it really funny so I can screenshot it and save it for later.
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Brent Faiyaz
In 2018, nothing is sacred. Everyone is everywhere and knows everybody. I don't text too personal because somebody might screenshot it and share it.
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Carly Chaikin
American Actress
I look at so many people's feeds like, 'God, your life is so cool. Like, I want to do that! Why don't I get that?' And I will get envious of someone's life, and we don't think about the fact that it's completely - not fake, but it's one single screenshot of just the good times.
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Ally Brooke
American Musician
I scroll through Instagram and Twitter, and whenever I see something that speaks to me, I take a screenshot to save it for red carpet inspiration. Sometimes, if I see an outfit I like on the street, I'll take a picture, too. References are so important.
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Bryson Tiller
American Musician
The other day, I woke up, and somebody sent me a screenshot, and it was Sylvester Stallone, Rambo himself. Tweeting my song. 'Rambo.' And I went absolutely nuts in my hotel. Like, I was jumping on the bed screaming.
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Sabrina Carpenter
American Musician
If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all. And if you do have to say it, make it really funny so I can screenshot it and save it for later.
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Brent Faiyaz
In 2018, nothing is sacred. Everyone is everywhere and knows everybody. I don't text too personal because somebody might screenshot it and share it.
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